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NEWARK, DELicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

3.7based on state inspection data
Capacity75
Hours7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Est. price$1,611/mo

Contact information

Address220 CASHO MILL ROAD, NEWARK, DE, 19711

CityNEWARK, DE 19711

CountyNew Castle

Phone(302) 893-0472

Operating details

Hours7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Capacity75

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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220 CASHO MILL ROAD, NEWARK, DE, 19711, NEWARK, DE 19711

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/17/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 303/17/2026

    30T — Personnel Files

    Ensure a teacher who is trained in day to day operations is present, and the form is signed/placed in their file. Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs a DEEDS certificate and training hours. Staff #2 needs a professional development plan and eligibility letter. Staff #3 needs an orientation form and health appraisal with TB. Staff #4 needs their health and safety training, 2 references, and health appraisal with TB. Staff #5 needs a professional development plan, 4 references, and a health appraisal with TB. Staff #6 needs their professional development plan and health appraisal with TB. Staff #7 needs a professional development plan, health and safety training, 2 references, health appraisal with TB, and a returned service letter.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 653/17/2026

    65T — First Aid Kits

    Place an eye patch in the first aid kit and send a picture to OCCL.

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. High riskStandard 303/12/2025

    30T — Personnel Files

    Ensure Staff Files are complete: Staff #1 needs a professional development plan. Staff #2 needs 2 references, the adult health appraisal form, and a returned service letter or 2 documented attempts. Staff #3 needs 2 references. Staff #4 needs a DEEDS certificate. Staff #6 needs a professional development plan, and annual review of abuse and neglect. Staff #7 needs 2 references. Staff #8 needs 1 more reference letter and a health appraisal. Staff #9 needs their annual review of abuse and neglect. Staff #11 needs a DEEDS certificate. Staff #12 needs a professional development plan and their health and safety training. Staff #13 needs their fingerprinting eligibility results, 3 references, health appraisal, release of employment history, and a returned service letter. Ensure all service letters have 2 documented attempts if not returned.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 403/12/2025

    40T — Child Files

    Ensure child files are complete. Submit health appraisal for Child #6.

    Corrected at inspection

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

10Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,611/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Delaware run about $1,134/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Delaware by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: NEWARK, New Castle County
  • Capacity: 75
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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